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as in patriotism
excessive favoritism towards one's own country
Nazism's almost epic nationalism appealed to downtrodden Germans still suffering the humiliation of being defeated in World War I
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as in devotion
love and support for one's country
American nationalism is often most visible during Fourth of July celebrations
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Recent Examples of nationalism
Yet the growing influence of Christian nationalism in policy debates raises concerns about that neutrality.
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Brielle Miller, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
It is regularly cited by experts as a key influence on the character and development of the new regime in Iran, helping embed its particular fusion of clerical supremacy and authoritarian nationalism.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
Additionally, Talarico was able to merge his populist economics with his compassionate, Christian nationalism-rejecting view of Christianity into a message that resonated with Latinx voters, who still hold strong ties to religion.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has long opposed and sought to suppress Kurdish nationalism.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
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Brielle Miller, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
It is regularly cited by experts as a key influence on the character and development of the new regime in Iran, helping embed its particular fusion of clerical supremacy and authoritarian nationalism.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
Additionally, Talarico was able to merge his populist economics with his compassionate, Christian nationalism-rejecting view of Christianity into a message that resonated with Latinx voters, who still hold strong ties to religion.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has long opposed and sought to suppress Kurdish nationalism.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationalism
patriotism
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Sammy, a troubled 13-year-old, secretly enlists against his mother’s wishes — seduced by promises of purpose, patriotism, and notoriety.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2026
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There is nothing manufactured about his patriotism.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Nationalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationalism. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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